Relationships Flashcards
(20 cards)
Why is sex special?
- it’s celebrates the joy of sex, the complete giving of one person to another
- it highlights the responsibility towards the other person
- it adds a spiritual dimension to the relationship. Sex is not just a physical act
What do many religion believe about sex?
It should be kept within the marriage
What do Christians believe about sex?
- should be kept within the marriage relationship
- it should be between a man and a woman
- sex is a gift from God
- causal sex devalues people
- children are important, and a natural result of sex
What do Islamics believe about sex?
- sex and marriage begins the relationship between two families not just two people
- sex should only be taken place between a marriage
- sex is a act of worship to Allah
- polygamy is allowed if the law of the land allows it
What do Christians believe about contraception?
- Anglican believe contraception is an acceptable way of planning for a family
- both partners should agree to its uses
- some may consider abortive methods such as the coil to be wrong
What are Catholics believe about contraception?
- the uses of artificial methods are wrong
- Pope Paul V1 declared this is a humane Vitae stating that sex should strengthen the bond between husband and wife and always have possibility of creating new life
What is the purpose of Christian marriage?
- to have a lifelong committed relationship
- to provide the best environment for children
- for a sexual relationship
What is the purpose for an Islamic marriage?
- to have children
- to share love and compassion
- to form the basis of family life and Muslim society
What do Christians believe marriage is?
Sacrament
What is a Anglican wedding ceremony like?
- hymns
- declaration of no impediment
- vows
- the exchange of rings
- sermon and prayer
- signing of the register
What is it like a an Islam wedding?
- it takes place before witnesses, in a hall, the Mosque, or at home
- the Nikah is signed. This is important part, it explains the responsibilities of husband and wife. The bride does not need to be present.
- Some Muslims exchange vows
- reading from the qur’an are read to show the marriage is blessed by Allah
Why is divorce discouraged by Christians?
Breaks the promises made in front of God
What are Anglicans tradition on divorce
- divorce is accepted as the UK law allows it.
- remarriage is discouraged. If remarriage take place in should be a civil ceremony sloth ouch a church blessing may be allowed
What are Roman Catholics traditions on divorce?
- divorce is not recognised
- marriage is a sacrament that cannot be broken
- some marriages can be annulled, where there are good reasons
What do Christians teach about adultery?
It’s against the Ten Commandments, it breaks the vows, it’s harmful to the marriage relationship and the children
What do Christians believe about remarriage?
- Catholics may not remarry because divorce is not recognised.wedding vows are for life. Marriage is as sacrament
- vicars can decide individually if they want to remarry someone who has been divorced. Some will do a blessing after the registry office wedding
What do Islam think of remarriage?
- remarriage is allowed in Islam because Muhammad taught to live in a family is important
- in Islam men and women have set roles, the women looks after the home and the man provides for the women. Therefore remarriage is promoted
What are the 3 stages of divorce in Islam?
- Parents etc attempt to help the couple reconcile
- there is a 3 month waiting period. The couple don’t sleep together. The husband declares 3 times, “ I divorce you” in front of witnesses
- At the end of the 3 months, if the wife is not pregnant, the marriage is needed and the couple are free to remarry. This is encouraged
What is the tradition of contraception for islams?
- only to be used by married couples
- sex is for within marriage only
- some disagree with its uses because the Qur’an states that a child is a gift from Allah
- permanent methods e.g sterilisation are not permitted
What are the four types of love and there meanings?
- storage - affection for things and animals
- Philia - love for friends and family
- Eros - sexual love
- agape - unconditional love like mother and baby
